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JLG Industries ES3246 vs Skyjack SJ45 AJ+

The JLG Industries ES3246 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work. The Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

Last reviewed 6 October 2026

JLG Industries ES3246
JLG Industries ES3246 - image: JLG Industries
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ - image: Skyjack

Specifications side by side

JLG Industries ES3246Skyjack SJ45 AJ+
Platform height9.75 m13.72 m
Platform capacity320 kg (Indoor); 230 kg (Outdoor)300 kg
Weight2550 kg5,407 kg
Working height11.75 m-
Working outreach-6.93 m

Sources: JLG Industries ES3246, Skyjack SJ45 AJ+. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the ES3246 if...

An electric scissor lift for fit-out, services installation and maintenance in warehouses, retail and industrial buildings. The higher indoor capacity suits two operators with tools and materials.

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Buy or hire the SJ45 AJ+ if...

A rough-terrain articulated boom lift for external maintenance, cladding, signage and steelwork where a diesel machine with up-and-over reach is needed. It suits contractors working at mid height on uneven ground.

Full SJ45 AJ+ specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the JLG Industries ES3246 and the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+?

The JLG Industries ES3246 is a electric scissor lift with 11.75 m working height, a scissor lift for indoor and outdoor work; the Skyjack SJ45 AJ+ is a diesel articulated boom lift with 13.72 m platform height.

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